46 U.S.C. § 42502 — National Shipper Advisory Committee

(a) Establishment — There is established a National Shipper Advisory Committee^*.
(b) Function — The Committee must advise the Federal Maritime Commission^* on policies relating to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system.
(c) Membership.—
(1) generally — The Committee must consist of 24 members appointed by the Commission under this section.
(2) Expertise — Each member of the Committee must have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
(3) Representation — Members of the Committee must be appointed as follows:
(A) Twelve members must represent entities who import cargo to the United States using ocean common carriers.
(B) Twelve members must represent entities who export cargo from the United States using ocean common carriers.